How To Revise

As a school we want to support students and make sure they are using study strategies to support their revision, that work – based on educational research.

We have come across the works of some cognitive psychologists from the University of Massachusetts called “The Learning Scientists”. They suggest six evidence informed approaches to study which can help students to revise effectively.

Elaboration – explaining ideas in detail

Retrieval Practice – practice ‘remembering’ what they have been taught

Spaced practice – spacing out your studying over time.

Dual coding – combining pictures and words to help you remember things.